Review
"... have coauthored ten books throughout Southern California. Their books may be found at most quality bike shops...." -- Southern California Bicyclist (contributors since 6/99)
Product Description
The book provides 66 mountain biking trips (and 100 independent rides) in the southern section of Los Angeles County. Rides vary from those for short-length family trips in parks, many longer exploratory and workout trips for more experienced riders on various quality bike routes, and a few "gut-buster" tours for the most physically fit and motivated bikers. There are over 500 one-way miles of biking described. Included are a rides in the Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Susanna Mountains, Simi Hills, Verdugo Mountains and other southern L.A. County areas. Trip domains include mountain summits, canyons, rivers and creeks, parks, lakes and plateaus.
Included are two master maps to show ride locations within the two-county area and a master matrix that identifies ride location, level of difficulty, route composition (percentage of route on bike trail, fire road, etc.), and a general trip characterization (i.e., Is the trip scenic? Is it in a natural setting? Are there landmarks and/or sightseeing attractions along the way? Is this a mileage and/or elevation workout?).
Each trip description contains a detailed trip map and elevation-distance profile, as well as at least one scenic or character-interest photograph. The route maps note the location of water sources, landmarks, sightseeing attractions and campsites among other points of interest.
